Lactoferrin a multiple bioactive protein: an overview
IA García-Montoya, TS Cendón… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Lactoferrin (Lf) is an 80kDa iron-binding glycoprotein of the transferrin
family. It is abundant in milk and in most biological fluids and is a cell-secreted molecule that …
family. It is abundant in milk and in most biological fluids and is a cell-secreted molecule that …
Lactoferrin: An overview of its main functions, immunomodulatory and antimicrobial role, and clinical significance
M Sienkiewicz, A Jaśkiewicz, A Tarasiuk… - Critical reviews in food …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Lactoferrin (LF), a glycoprotein found in mucosal secretions, is characterized by a wide
range of functions, including immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. Moreover …
range of functions, including immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. Moreover …
Lactoferrin as a natural immune modulator
JK Actor, SA Hwang, ML Kruzel - Current pharmaceutical …, 2009 - ingentaconnect.com
Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein, is a cell-secreted mediator that bridges innate and
adaptive immune function in mammals. It is a pleiotropic molecule that directly assists in the …
adaptive immune function in mammals. It is a pleiotropic molecule that directly assists in the …
Bovine whey proteins–Overview on their main biological properties
Whey, a liquid by-product, is widely accepted to contain many valuable constituents. These
include especially proteins that possess important nutritional and biological properties …
include especially proteins that possess important nutritional and biological properties …
Lactoferrin: Lactoferrin: a modulator of immune and inflammatory responses
D Legrand, E Elass, M Carpentier… - Cellular and Molecular Life …, 2005 - Springer
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein of the transferrin family. Abundant expression and
secretion of lactoferrin, in particular in milk and fluids of the digestive tract, are related to its …
secretion of lactoferrin, in particular in milk and fluids of the digestive tract, are related to its …
Lactoferrin: Mammalian lactoferrin receptors: structure and function
YA Suzuki, V Lopez, B Lönnerdal - Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2005 - Springer
Mammalian lactoferrin (Lf) receptors are suggested to have pivotal roles for mediating
multiple functions of Lf. In this review, we focus on current knowledge of the structure and …
multiple functions of Lf. In this review, we focus on current knowledge of the structure and …
Lactoferrin down-regulates the LPS-induced cytokine production in monocytic cells via NF-κB
L Håversen, BG Ohlsson, M Hahn-Zoric, LÅ Hanson… - Cellular …, 2002 - Elsevier
Lactoferrin, a glycoprotein present in milk, mucosal secretions and neutrophils contributes to
host defense. We have previously shown that orally given milk lactoferrin (LF) mediates anti …
host defense. We have previously shown that orally given milk lactoferrin (LF) mediates anti …
[HTML][HTML] Lactoferrin: a critical player in neonatal host defense
S Telang - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Newborn infants are at a high risk for infection due to an under-developed immune system,
and human milk has been shown to exhibit substantial anti-infective properties that serve to …
and human milk has been shown to exhibit substantial anti-infective properties that serve to …
Lactoferrin structure and functions
D Legrand, A Pierce, E Elass, M Carpentier… - Bioactive components of …, 2008 - Springer
Lactoferrin (Lf) is an iron binding glycoprotein of the transferrin family that is expressed in
most biological fluids and is a major component of mammals' innate immune system. Its …
most biological fluids and is a major component of mammals' innate immune system. Its …
Lactoferrin, a key molecule in immune and inflammatory processes
D Legrand - Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 2012 - cdnsciencepub.com
Lactoferrin (Lf) belongs to the family of antimicrobial molecules that constitute the principal
defense line of nonvertebrate organisms. In human immunity, their roles are considerably …
defense line of nonvertebrate organisms. In human immunity, their roles are considerably …